Syrian Foreign Minister a-Shaibani arrived in Moscow today for the first visit by a senior Syrian official since the fall of the Assad regime, seeking to forge close ties with the new Syrian government, according to a Hebrew-translated report. The visit aims to solidify relations between the two nations, with Moscow having previously maintained two bases in Syria and offering political shelter to the former president, as stated in the report. The timing of the visit underscores the evolving geopolitical landscape in Syria, with Moscow aiming to establish a strong relationship with the new leadership in Damascus.
